Saudi Arabia and Turkey Forge Defense Partnership with $3 Billion Bayraktar Akıncı UAV Agreement
This article was published on: March5,2024 5:55 AM
Combat air is increasingly provided by a mix of traditional manned fast jets and uncrewed platforms, and Middle Eastern air forces are starting to acquire more versatile and capable UAVs and UCAVs. On 18 July, 2023, Saudi Arabia announced an order for the Baykar Tech Bayraktar Akıncı armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during Turkish presidentRead More
Abu Dhabi’s Gateway Grows: Etihad Launches Seasonal Flights to Antalya and Jaipur
This article was published on: March5,2024 5:02 AM
Etihad Airways is set to broaden its reach by launching flights to Antalya in Turkey and Jaipur in India. Beginning 15 June, Etihad will operate three seasonal weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Antalya. Operations to Jaipur will start 16 June with four weekly flights. “As we move forward, our enhanced summer schedule marks anRead More
Lufthansa Technik Secures First-Ever Deal with Air India Express for CFM56-7B Engine Overhauls
This article was published on: March4,2024 5:54 AM
Lufthansa Technik and Air India Express have signed an agreement in the field of Engine Maintenance Services (EMS). The contract includes overhauling a minimum of three CFM56-7B engines for the Boeing 737-800 fleet. The now concluded agreement is the first one ever signed between the international MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) provider and the subsidiary ofRead More
Major Boost for Akasa Air: CFM International to Power Fleet with LEAP-1B Engines
This article was published on: March1,2024 5:50 AM
Akasa Air and CFM International have signed an agreement to purchase CFM LEAP-1B engines to power 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement also includes spare engines and a services contract. The Mumbai-based operator launched its operations in August 2022 and had previously ordered a total of 76 LEAP-1B- powered 737-8 aircraft, of which 22Read More
Turkish Technic Hits Key Milestone in First A330P2F Conversion Project with EFW
This article was published on: February29,2024 5:49 AM
Turkish Technic has embarked on A330P2F conversions in collaboration with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the centre for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions. As the first MRO company to operate as a conversion house directly collaborating with EFW for A330P2F, Turkish Technic has recently achieved a key milestone by performing the Upper Frame Shell (UFS) cut-out and successfullyRead More
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and Ansett Aviation Training Sign MoU for Strategic Collaboration
This article was published on: February28,2024 5:47 AM
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an MoU with Ansett Aviation Training (AAT), an operator of pilot simulator training centres. This MoU will promote the United Arab Emirates as a leading global aviation service provider and strengthen ties between DAE and AAT by supporting each other’s customer bases and fostering collaboration. AAT, headquartered in Australia,Read More
Etihad Airways Welcomes Three New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to Its Fleet
This article was published on: February27,2024 10:09 AM
Etihad Airways is celebrating the arrival of three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft this weekend. The national airline of the UAE welcomed the latest additions to its expanding fleet at Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. The new aircraft will begin operations this month, helping Etihad to expand in line with its ambitious roadmap which will seeRead More
Saudia Academy Expands Fleet with L3Harris A320neo Simulators for Advanced Aviation Training
This article was published on: February27,2024 5:46 AM
Saudia Academy has launched two new A320neo flight simulators, provided by L3Harris Technologies (LHX). This addition brings the academy’s total to five advanced simulators of this type. The launch event, held under the patronage of His Excellency the Director General of Saudia Group, Ibrahim Al-Omar, and attended by delegates and esteemed guests including L3Harris andRead More
